Best High Schools in 21215, MD

High schools
7
Students
7,918
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 21215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute

A+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1555 Students

2. Western High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1262 Students

3. Pikesville High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 895 Students

4. Woodlawn High

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1815 Students

5. Academy For College And Career Exploration

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 902 Students

6. Frederick Douglass High

F

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 663 Students

7. Forest Park High

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 826 Students

Best Middle Schools in 21215, MD

Middle schools
1
Students
967
Avg actual
17%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top middle schools in 21215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pikesville Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 21215, MD

Elementary schools
21
Students
7,788
Avg actual
17%
Avg projected
17%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 21215, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Wellwood International School

C+

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 462 Students

2. The Mount Washington School

C+

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 549 Students

3. Bedford Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students

4. Cross Country Elementary/middle

C-

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 649 Students

5. Milbrook Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Baltimore County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students

6. Liberty Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

6%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students

7. Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-ashburton Elementary/middle

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 316 Students

8. Creative City Public Charter School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 277 Students

9. Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 642 Students

10. Arlington Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Baltimore City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 21215, MD

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

21215, MD has a total population of 53,673 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 21215, MD

16,787

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 21215, MD.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

33.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

10.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.38 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 21215, MD.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 21215, MD.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 21215, MD Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 21215, MD

How many schools are in 21215, MD?

21215, MD has 32 public schools: 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 16,787 students in total.

How do schools in 21215 perform on state tests?

On average, 32 schools in 21215 score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 21215 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 21215?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21216, MD

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 11%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21210, MD

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21211, MD

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21208, MD

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 31%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21217, MD

  • Actual: 15%
  • Projected: 12%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21212, MD

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
21218, MD

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
21229, MD

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations